Falmouth Rotary Club holds annual fair today

Sunday

Sep 23, 2007 at 2:00 AM

One of our philanthropic organizations, the Falmouth Rotary Club, is sponsoring its seventh annual Flea Market, Craft Fair & Antique Extravaganza this weekend. Although I received notice too late to announce yesterday's event, the show continues 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the band shell overlooking Falmouth Harbor on Scranton Avenue.

One of our philanthropic organizations, the Falmouth Rotary Club, is sponsoring its seventh annual Flea Market, Craft Fair & Antique Extravaganza this weekend. Although I received notice too late to announce yesterday's event, the show continues 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the band shell overlooking Falmouth Harbor on Scranton Avenue.

As usual, there are at least 70 vendors from all over New England on hand. And food is available for purchase throughout the day.

All proceeds go to fund local scholarships and to support the Rotary's work in the community, a contribution the organization has been making to our town for 80 years.

Now is the time to spend a few shekels to buy or share a ticket for the annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce's $10,000 raffle drawing Oct. 4 at Coonamessett Inn. Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased from the chamber. Each ticket admits two to the party.

Many townspeople really look forward to this, even though few of us expect to win any of the monetary prizes. The fun is seeing scores of folks you know that you may have not have met up with all summer long.

With one ticket, you have one chance in 600 to win the big prize and that "ain't bad". The other prizes include one for $1,000 and four for $500. So, join all the hopeful ticket holders and have some fun along the way.

Supporting the Falmouth Free Clinic, now known as the Cape Cod Free Clinic, is something I have believed in since the earliest days. One of its biggest fundraisers is its annual golf tournament, being held for the seventh year next month, beginning with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Woods Hole Golf Club.

The Adams twosome of Berit and Dick are co-chairing the tournament with the help of a strong committee consisting of Addie Drolette, Carol and David Dube, Paul Dussault, Rudy Hunter, Bernard and Ruth Maney, Bill McDermott, Richard McElvein, Megan Patrick, Jean Stewart, Carol Tierney, Karen Bissonnette and Meghan Kemp.

A bright page from my past came to light again with a few visitors from California. Way back when these people were young, along with my own children, and they were our next-door neighbors, the Feagles family became lifetime friends. The parents, Doris and Art, who have since passed on, would return to Falmouth to renew our friendship and, on occasion, one or two of their offspring would come along.

This time, Jay and Pam Feagles, with their so-delightful friend, John Alexander, spent four days in Falmouth reminiscing and seeing through their now adults eyes some of the best we have to show off. Spending time with these exceptionally fine people was such a joy for me and taking them on a ride through the back streets of Falmouth gave me a new appreciation for our town (which all of you know is never far from the top).

Recognizing the impact we had on each others lives was a warm eye-opener. This was a highlight in my life.

Bits and pieces ... I am not one to get involved in controversies, as I have so often been called passive or a Pollyanna.However, I have long thought that for a town of our size to lack a swimming pool is nigh on to a disgrace. The idea has been shot down time after time, but I would wager most communities our size do have a public pool ... I also take issue with the words of one of our town leaders, who was quoted in another newspaper. His statement contained one error and one opinion about which I feel strongly. First of all, I am admittedly biased concerning my home base, but it is not an affordable-living building, although there are small number of such units. Plus, to describe the place as a "monstrosity" is way out of line, in my book ... what a pleasure to meet a few young women from Falmouth enjoying my kind of place. Andrea Williams, the attractive daughter of Kathleen Costa, was having dinner with her friendly friend, Laurie Savioli ... Harriett Dugan is to be complimented for the showcase of flowers in front of her Main Street business ... does the heart good to see some young Falmouth people making a go of their new endeavor as they are with "Three of a Kind."

Happy birthday to Chris Lemay, once a part of this office ... a distinguished-looking gentleman, Cameron Gifford ... still active in good causes, Gus Tollios ... educational specialist was her career choice, Joan Tansey ... successful businessman who remained the same fine fellow, Bob Roderick ... see Beverly Klink on occasion ... always has a friendly hello, Tommy Scharff ... haven't seen Dennis Comolli since he deserted us ... a couple of police department notables, Ron DeMello and Tony Mello ... Paul Wimer must be missed just like his place of employment ... a caregiving woman, Nancy Damario ... Dan Donahue doesn't seem to be in these parts anymore ... so pretty and so caring, Jean Estes ... a retired doctor and admiral with such an active mind, Bill McDermott ... knew her dad, Marcia Duffany ... once in awhile I run into Ann Jarvis ... an AARP lady, Mary Jean O'Hara ... and he spent lots of his time volunteering, Bob Lyons.

Also ... one of the Swain brothers, name of Jared ... Patrick Mahoney has so much presence ... a man of character, DeWitt Jones ... to think she once sat on my knee right here in this office, Amanda Converse ... what a likable man he is, Scott McNamara ... the beautiful Beth Crompton ... once the owner of a popular restaurant, Chris Kanellopoulos ... Sandy Hill wears a uniform so well ... he was my neighbor at one time, Gerry Grady ... knew Terry Condon in another era ... same can be said for Cam Lawrence ... a DeSouza sister, Cecilia ... now a real adult, Megan Walsh ... a woman I admire and like a great deal, Margaret Gifford ... a thoughtful person is Marcia Dyer ... Dan DeBrosse is a number one boating fan ... one of Falmouth's assets is definitely John Magnani ... the woman who never stopped learning, Joanne McCarthy ... so genuine is Carlotta Cross ... and seldom see Dick Boudrot these days.

This is wedding anniversary time for Melissa and Mike Pacheco, celebrating their first year together ... Sharon and Manny Valadao, marking their 36th ... Tom and Merle Dougherty have lots of years to their credit ... and hard to believe that fun-loving pair, Donna and Frank Nunes, have been together 44 years.

Kitty Baker retired after 35 years as a reporter and office manager in the Times' Falmouth bureau.

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